Explorer Cruise; Being contained within Norwegian Cruise Line, the ship was firstly launched in November 2006. 1154 staff work in the ship which has capacity for 2466 passengers. In the ship, there are 12 restaurants with international cuisine, 11 bars, 2 swimming pools, 1 kiddy pool, 6 heated outdoor jacuzzis, bowling hall, climbing wall, basketball field, volleyball and tennis courts, fitness centre, art gallery, internet cafe and 24 hours room service. Having 15 passenger floors, the ship has 13 villas with private garden which are 534 square meters, 13 suites which are 86 square meters, 13 suites which are 77 square meters and Penthouse suite which is 53 square meters.
How much does it cost from the International Airports Ataturk (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Cruise Ports:
(All our rates in Euro and per car according to the number of person at each car NOT per person)
| Transfer Area | Standard (4 Pax) | Vito (8 Pax) | Sprinter (13 Pax) | Midibüs (27 Pax) | Otobüs (31 Pax) | Otobüs (45 Pax) | Group (+14) | Mercedes S Class | Mercedes E Class | BMW |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 40.00 EUR | 45.00 EUR | 60.00 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 180.00 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 45.00 EUR | 50.00 EUR | 65.00 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 480.00 EUR | 280.00 EUR | 0 EUR |
| Karaköy, Salıpazarı, Kabataş | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR |
| Sarıyer- Tarabya, Yeniköy | 50.00 EUR | 60.00 EUR | 80.00 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR |
| Arnavutköy - Göktürk | 30.00 EUR | 0 EUR | 40.00 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR | 0 EUR |
How far and How long will it take from/to the Cruise Port to your hotel area or to International Airports.
- From / to Ataturk Airport (IST) to Salipazari or Karakoy Cruise Port Distance : 25 KM Drive time; 30 -60 Minutes
- From / to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Salipazari or Karakoy Cruise Port Distance : 43 KM Drive time; 60 - 90 Minutes
- From / to Karakoy Cruise Port to Taksim Area of Istanbul Turkey Distance : 4 KM Drive time; 10 - 25 Minutes
- From / to Sali Pazari Cruise Port to Old City Area of Istanbul Turkey Distance : 7 KM Drive time; 10 - 35 Minutes
PS: The above timing and distance are only for your reference and it may differ at the actual date because of the traffic and road conditions.
We suggest you to be at the airport at least 2 hours before your international flight & 1.5 hours before your domestic flights.
The distance of the airport or cruise port is not a matter and you have to consider about the traffic and road conditions for your timing.
We strongly recommend you that your transfer may take more than the expected time according to the traffic and road conditions.
You may contact us to get the actual road and best timing to depart from hotel just before transfer time and date.
To See the actual rates according to the locations, destinations, Istanbul Cruise ports, Istanbul airports and number of passengers please use above City Transfer Istanbul Information Form